What is Kuttu Poori?
Kuttu is Buckwheat Flour. It is Gluten Free and used very regularly in North of India during Navratri fasting season. The flour has a beautiful subtle brown color and if you enjoy soba noodle then you will definitely enjoy the taste of Kuttu Poori. Because Kuttu Poori is gluten-free, it’s not easy to roll using a rolling pin like we do wheat or all-purpose flour poori. With a quick little trick you can make perfectly round kuttu poori.
Is Kuttu Atta / BuckWheat Flour Healthy?
YES! Kuttu Atta is high in fiber and protein and doesn’t contain high calorie. It is good for your gut, said to help in weight loss too, and very good for people who have diabetes. With all that wholesome goodness, one should consume this gluten-free flour more regularly and not just restrict to Navratri.
Ingredients used in Kuttu Atta
Kuttu Flour Salt (if you are preparing this for Navratri, then rock salt (senda namak) is typically used) Boiled Potatoes - This is optional, but a little amount of boiled potato helps to bind the flour Ghee - Ghee adds a lovely flavor, and it also helps to make the Kuttu poori crispy. Water to form the dough.
Shaping the Kuttu Poori
Unlike wheat flour poori, Kuttu poori is a little challenging to roll using a rolling pin, unless you are used to rolling gluten-free poori regularly. The best trick I follow is to press the dough in between two plates layered with parchment paper. Or use a tortilla press layered with parchment paper. Remember to keep the dough soft, and it will spread easily when pressed.
Frying the Poori!
This tip is for all kind of poori. The oil needs to be hot and not medium hot. It needs to be hot so when you drop the rolled poori, it puffs almost instantly. If it doesn’t puff, then the oil was not hot enough and the poori will just keep absorbing too much oil.
What goes best with Kuttu Poori
Typically, aloo sabzi (potato stew) is prepared alongside. And during Navratri, people who are fasting prepared very simple Aloo sabzi that doesn’t include, onion or garlic and many spices either. My Mother in law makes this amazing super simple Aloo Sabzi that you must try along with this Kuttu Poori.
Vrat Aloo Sabzi
This Vrat Aloo Sabzi I learned from my Mother in law and I absolutely love how simple yet so comforting it is. All it needs: Par boiled potatoes Black mustard seeds Salt (if you are preparing this for Navratri, then rock salt (senda namak) is typically used) oil Finely chopped cilantro leaves (optional) Fresh green chili (optional) The Aloo sabzi may have the gorgeous yellow color that is expected in most Aloo sabzi, but it is absolutely soul satisfying with poori. I hope you will give both the poori and the Aloo sabzi a try this Festive season.
